Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2026-61
| Common name: |
Chestnut-sided Warbler |
| Scientific name: | Setophaga pensylvanica |
| Date: | 9/25/26 |
| Time: | 9am-11am |
| Length of time observed: | 2 plus hours |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | |
| Sex: | |
| Location: | Tonaquint Park |
| County: | washington |
| Latilong: | |
| Elevation: | |
| Distance to bird: | 15 feet |
| Optical equipment: | Nikon Z8 |
| Weather: | Sunny and 70s |
| Light Conditions: | sunny |
| Description: Size of bird: | 5in |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | slim but stalky and larger head |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | yellowish green with dark strips wing |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | Stout , straight, and sharply pointed |
|
(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
The chestnut sided warbler was super fun to watch. He hung out in the
tree, just jumping from branch to branch for several hours. He was still
there when I left after watching him for a couple hours. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | didn t hear him |
| Behavior: | fast |
| Habitat: | |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
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| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
never seen |
| References consulted: | |
| Description from: | From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting |
| Observer: | Jennifer Hatcher |
| Observer's address: | n main st |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | 9/26/26 |
| Additional material: | Photos |
| Additional comments: |